Nebraska Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Nebraska Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day UBE exam |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 30-31, 2024 |
| Bar Exam Application Fee: | $515/$615 |
| On-Motion Application Fee: | $950 |
| UBE Transfer Fee: | $950 |
| Late Fee: | $150 |
The Nebraska Bar Exam is a 2-day UBE exam. Day 1 consists of two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions and six 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam questions. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Agency, Commercial Paper, Conflict of Laws, Corporations, Family Law, Federal Civil Procedure, Partnerships, Sales, Secured Transactions, Trusts & Future Interests, Wills, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 85 on the MPRE is required for admission. See our MPRE Study Guide.
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is the exam scored?
The MEE and MPT scores are scaled to the MBE score, with the MBE weighted 50%, the MEE weighted 30% and the MPT weighted 20%. A total scaled score of 270 is required to pass.
When are the results released?
Results are released in mid-April for the February exam and in mid-September for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Nebraska does not accept an MBE score from an exam taken in another jurisdiction.
What about reciprocity across states?
Nebraska provides reciprocity to applicants who are in good standing and have either (1) previously passed an examination equivalent (MBE, MEE, and MPRE) to the exam administered in the Nebraska or (2) who have been licensed and are active and in good standing for 5 of the 7 years immediately preceding the application.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Nebraska State Bar Commission website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: www.supremecourt.nebraska.gov/attorneys/
Tel: (402) 471-3092
